Category: ERASMUS+ PROGRAMMES

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Internal school training and dissemination, by the teachers who participated in the first mobility of our school, in France, in the framework of the ERASMUS + KA1 programme.

On Thursday 25/04/2024, after the departure of the students, an internal training and dissemination of the good practices brought by the participating teachers in the 1st mobility of our school in France in the programme entitled “Job shadowing in Aix en Provence, France” and its purpose was to present the good practices that were gained: a. on-the-spot job monitoring in a relevant organisation active in the field of ELA, b. discussion-feedback-exchange of good practices with French teachers and c. expanding the observation model by taking on some teaching tasks. . Specifically, this mobility included a preparatory visit by the Director of the school unit, Mr. Spyridon Psarras and work observation by the members of the pedagogical team Erasmus+ , the deputy director Mr. Panagiotis Kotopoulos, Mrs. Georgia Gianara, Mrs. Ekaterini Stamatelatou, Mrs. Irene Katsavarou, Mr. Evangelos Haritos and Mrs. Asimina Riga. This mobility enhanced the exchange of good practices with the French Partners. More specifically:

  1. It reinforced everyone’s belief in the importance of regular interdisciplinary dialogue (on a weekly basis) and the joint identification of each student’s goals and intervention programme.
  2. She promoted as good practice the observation and participation of the psychologist in the child’s activities outside the classroom (in the child’s home environment).
  3. It showed the importance of the special education teacher to shape the weekly schedule of each child (number of teaching hours, choice of lessons, individual or small group support, etc.) according to the needs of the child and after discussion with the students. In addition, the following were identified as good practices in special education structures in France:
  4. Each section is attended by students of different classes (multi-grade section) depending on their abilities and learning needs.
  5. Inside the classroom, in addition to the teacher, there are teaching assistants with a supporting and facilitating role.
  6. In all lessons, the subject matter is differentiated according to the abilities and learning needs of the children.
  7. Parents/guardians can meet the multidisciplinary team on a weekly basis for an update on a predetermined day and time.
  8. Possibility of a professional perspective through the practical laboratory knowledge they already acquire from school & the connection with the labour market, such as Hotel Restaurant Olympe (a hotel-restaurant where people with disabilities work).
  9. Adequate space and logistical infrastructure, especially to enhance the teaching of laboratory courses, are essential for the smooth and effective operation of the Laboratories.
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Participation of EEEEK of Achaia in the two-day dissemination of the European programs Erasmus+ KA1

Our school participated in the two-day dissemination of the European programs Erasmus+ KA1 organized by the Regional Directorate of Education of Western Greece and the Arsakeio High School of Patras, with the kind support of the Science Center. The two-day conference was entitled “Exchange of Erasmus+ Good Practices “Erasmus+ European Programs: Innovation – European Dimension in Education”.

The presentation was made by the teachers Mr. Asimina Riga, PE02, member of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team as well as Mr. Evangelos Charitos, PE80, contact person of the Program. Their Paper was entitled: “Job shadowing in Aix en Provence, France” and its purpose was to present the good practices they gained: a. on-the-spot job monitoring in a relevant organisation active in the field of ELA, b. discussion-feedback-exchange of good practices with French teachers and c. the extension of the observation model by undertaking some teaching tasks.

The presentation of the paper is available here.

ERASMUS+ FRANCE

Asimina Riga

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Completed the 2nd mobility of the E.E.E.EK. ACHAIAS in Finland

Members of the Erasmus+ pedagogical team of the Laboratory of Special Vocational Education (SPE) of Achaia, aiming at further professional development and improvement of its teaching practices, attended a European Training Programme (courses) in the framework of the European Erasmus+ programme in Helsinki, Finland (31/3/24 to 6/4/24). More specifically, the aim of this mobility was the attendance and active participation in the Training Programme of the Europass Teacher Academy entitled: “Learning outside the classroom in Finland”. The participants of the project had the opportunity to learn how to design and implement learning outside the classroom in a meaningful, fun and safe way. They were taught the basic principles and benefits of outdoor learning, as according to research studies, learning outside the classroom offers students a real learning experience, exciting and different for students compared to conventional teaching! Learning outside the classroom also improves student engagement, boosts motivation and enthusiasm and promotes curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. In addition, it offers health and well-being benefits: it increases students’ self-confidence and resilience and promotes students’ social skills, team interaction and good classroom behaviour.

In the near future, the knowledge and experience will be disseminated to all the teachers of our school.

Asimina Riga

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